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Elmore Leonard Returns With ‘Raylan’ U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, now the star of the TV show “Justified,” returns to confront gambling, mining and organ trafficking in Elmore Leonard’s latest. More Info |
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‘The Science of Yoga’ Considers the Practice’s Benefits William J. Broad explores yoga’s winding path and weighs claims about the practice’s benefits. More Info |
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The Letters William S. Burroughs Wrote at the Height of His Success William Burroughs’s letters from the years of his literary success. More Info |
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Three Books Explore the Reality Behind the World of ‘Downton Abbey’ Three books explore the true lives behind the fictional world of “Downton Abbey.” More Info |
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‘Stay Awake,’ Stories by Dan Chaon Dan Chaon’s characters wander between ordinary lives and psychological shadowlands in this collection. More Info |
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Film Director Neil Jordan’s Novel ‘Mistaken’ Film director Neil Jordan’s fifth novel follows two men who can pass for each other. More Info |
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Tony Judt Reviews His Life’s Journey In a dialogue with another historian, Tony Judt reviews his life’s journey. More Info |
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‘Da Vinci’s Ghost’ Examines One of the Artist’s Most Famous Images Toby Lester examines one of the world’s most intriguing drawings. More Info |
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‘These Dreams of You,’ by Steve Erickson Through the lens of one household, Steve Erickson’s novel spans history, continents and realities. More Info |
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‘Immortal Bird,’ Doron Weber’s Lament for His Son A father describes, and rages at, the loss of his teenage son. More Info |
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‘No One Is Here Except All of Us,’ Ramona Ausubel’s Fablelike Novel In Ramona Ausubel’s fablelike novel, a Romanian village shields itself from the Nazis through sheer force of imagination. More Info |
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What Elizabeth Taylor Did For Women’s Rights M. G. Lord sees feminist themes in the roles of Elizabeth Taylor. More Info |
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‘The Night Swimmer,’ by Matt Bondurant An American couple’s marriage spins out of control after they become proprietors of a moldering Irish local. More Info |
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Letter: ‘Justice and the Enemy’ A reader responds to a recent review of William Shawcross’s “Justice and the Enemy.” More Info |
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Letter: In Defense of Boston A reader responds to a recent review of John Matteson’s biography “The Lives of Margaret Fuller.” More Info |
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Letters: ‘Guidebooks to Babylon’ Readers respond to a recent essay about prostitute directories throughout history. More Info |
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Essay: Grand Allusion Failed allusions produce feelings of betrayal on all sides. Is the speaker a snob or the listener a dolt? More Info |
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ArtsBeat: Notable Authors Give Snail Mail a Boost Stephen Elliott, Dave Eggers and Mary Robinette Kowal are among the authors looking to revive the art of writing letters. More Info |
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ArtsBeat: Does Siri Speak the Language of Love? A New Book Investigates Blue Rider Press has acquired "Siri & Me," a new work of fiction by David Milgrim, about a 29-year-old writer and blogger who falls in love with the woman living inside his iPhone. More Info |
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ArtsBeat: A New Honor for the Hatchet Job A new literary award honors the best hatchet job of the year. More Info |
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Archive: Book Review Podcast This week, Judith Newman discusses the real world behind “Downton Abbey”; Julie Bosman has notes from the field; Liesl Schillinger talks about Elizabeth Taylor’s feminist credentials; and Gregory Cowles has best-seller news. Sam Tanenhaus is the host. More Info |
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TBR: Inside the List A book about JFK falls off the list, but RoseMarie Terenzio’s “Fairy Tale Interrupted,” about her years as John F. Kennedy Jr.’s executive assistant, enters the nonfiction hardcover list at No. 8. More Info |
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The New York Times Book Review: Back Issues Complete contents of the Book Review since 1997. More Info |
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Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Best Books of 2011 The Book Review picks the year’s best fiction and nonfiction. More Info |
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Children’s Books Spring Special Section The Book Review’s spring roundup of the best of what’s new in children’s literature. More Info |
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Talk to the Newsroom: Book Review Editor Sam Tanenhaus Sam Tanenhaus has been editor of the Book Review since April 2004. More Info |